Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of Advanced Micro Solutions 1099-ETC
Advanced Micro Solutions’ 1099-Etc software offers compliance tools for paper and electronic filing of federal and state 1099, W-2 and 940 series forms, as well as unemployment forms. Customers can also purchase additional add-ons including live and after-the-fact payroll. Basic System Functions – 4.5 Stars 1099-Etc offers support for all federal and state 1099 forms....…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of American Riviera Software Corp. – Magtax Professional W-2/1099
Magtax, by American Riviera Software Corp., is a wage and year-end information reporting system for professionals that manage these processes for multiple business clients. The software is available in Standard and Professional editions and supports multiple versions of forms 1099 and 1098. Magtax also offers e-filing and data import capabilities. Several changes to the Professional...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of Avalara – AvaTax 1099
From the Nov. 2013 issue. AvaTax 1099 is Avalara’s web-based 1099 preparation solution. The solution is completely web-based, eliminating the need for manual installation and upgrades. For more on this product, visit: www.avalara.com/products/avalara-1099 Basic System Functions – 5 Stars AvaTax 1099 is completely web-based, making it easy for staff to prepare and file forms from virtually anywhere in three...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of EG Systems, Inc. – The W-2/1099 Filer
The W-2/1099 Filer is a comprehensive year-end compliance and reporting solution. It supports several data entry methods, federal and state forms, import formats and printing options. The solution also offers local and remote backup features. In addition to several updates that were delayed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the vendor has also released various new...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of Intuit EasyAcct Laser Link – W2/1099
Intuit EasyACCT is a comprehensive write-up solution for accountants. It allows users to manage the processes for write-up, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, asset depreciation and financial reporting. It supports SUTA, 940, 941, W-2 and 1099 forms, automatically e-filing with the IRS. Users can also manage live and after-the-fact payroll. Basic System Functions...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of Spokane Computer Inc – MAG-FILER
With MAG-FILER, professionals can manage the entire year-end reporting process for multiple clients. The software supports federal and state e-filing for 1099s and W-2s. Other features include data verification and batch printing on blank paper or pre-printed forms. Basic System Functions – 4 Stars MAG-FILER can be installed on individual workstations used by multiple users....…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of WageFiling 2013
Best Fit: Firms with a low volume of returns and wish to work completely online Strengths: Completely web-based solution Complete print and mail services available Potential Limitations: Limited import options Built-in billing and invoicing features not available WageFiling is a completely web-based solution for filing W-2 and 1099 forms, offering pay-per-form filing. Users can sign...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of IDMS, Inc. – Account Ability Tax Form Preparation
Account Ability by IDMS is a year-end compliance and ATF payroll solution. The software supports multiple clients and the most commonly processed forms, as well as importing from Excel or other formatted text files and TIN matching. Users can file forms electronically and either self-print on plain or pre-printed forms or outsource printing through the...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of Tenenz – Laser Link – W2/1099
TFP and Laser Link, reviewed below, are both traditional W-2/1099 filing solutions offered by Tenenz. Both products have the same features, such as free e-filing, various security options and the ability to manage multiple clients. The major difference between the two is the printing options. TFP is used to print on pre-printed W-2 and 1099...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of AccountantsWorld After-the-Fact Payroll
AccountantsWorld provides web-based solutions for accounting, bookkeeping, live and after-the-fact payroll, document management, website building, practice management and financial planning utilities. AccountantsWorld’s payroll software includes W-2 and 1099 preparation and year-end compliance features. This review looks at their After-the-Fact Payroll offering. Basic System Functions – 4.75 Stars After-the-Fact Payroll is a comprehensive cloud-based solution, providing...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of FormMagic, Inc. – Tax-Mate 1099
Tax-Mate 1099 by FormMagic allows users to print and electronically file year-end information forms. Compatible with both Mac and PC, Tax-Mate 1099 comes in four versions: Print, Print+, Transmittal and Advisor. This review is of the comprehensive Advisor version. Basic System Functions – 4.5 Stars Tax-Mate Advisor is a comprehensive management, filing and printing solution for accounting...…
October 30, 2013
Report Recommends IRS Improve Paper Audit Automation
The IRS designed its Correspondence Imaging System (CIS) to automate the scanning of taxpayer correspondence. The Image Control Team units in IRS submission processing sites scanned more than 8.1 million pieces of paper correspondence into the CIS during Fiscal Year 2012.